Writing an Effective Resume. There is no official format for a resume. You have the freedom to design yours to meet your personal style. However all resumes.

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Writing an Effective Resume

There is no official format for a resume. You have the freedom to design yours to meet your personal style. However all resumes should contain the following: Heading Tell employers where they can reach you. At the top center of the page, type your full name, mailing address, telephone number with area code, and address. Joseph Cobbler 443 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, South Dakota (home) (cell)

Education Start with your most recent school or program. List any pertinent training and schools you have attended. On one line give the date of completion, the degree or certificate, the schools name and address. List the course work that would help you with the job you want. Joseph Cobbler 443 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, South Dakota (home) (cell) Education 2011, Associates Degree, WDT, Rapid City SD Classes included Chemistry, Fire Ops and Welding. 2009, Diploma, RC Central HS, Rapid City, SD Classes included Chemistry, Algebra, and German.

Work Experience Start with most recent employer or volunteer site and work backwards. In one line give dates, job title, the name of the company and the companies address. Under that line list job duties that you performed. Joseph Cobbler 443 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, South Dakota (home) (cell) Education 2011, Associate Degree, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City SD Classes included Chemistry, Fire Ops and Welding. 2009, Diploma, Rapid City Central High School, Rapid City, SD Classes included Chemistry, Algebra, and German. Work Experience/Volunteer Experience Nov 2011-Present, Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens, Rapid City, SD Filled Prescriptions, worked cash register, cleaned April-May 2010, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Rapid City, SD, Helped build house at 212 Adams St April 2008-July 2009, Volunteer, Humane Society, Rapid City, SD, Walked dogs, played with cats, cleaned kennels

Accomplishments/ Activities List any accomplishments, awards, and activities that you participated in, especially if they are directly related to the job you are seeking Joseph Cobbler 443 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, South Dakota (home) (cell) Education 2011, Associate Degree, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City SD Classes included Chemistry, Fire Ops and Welding. 2009, Diploma, Rapid City Central High School, Rapid City, SD Classes included Chemistry, Algebra, and German. Work Experience/Volunteer Experience Nov 2011-Present, Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens, Rapid City, SD Filled Prescriptions, worked cash register, cleaned April-May 2010, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Rapid City, SD, Helped build house at 212 Adams St June 2008-July 2009, Volunteer, Humane Society, Rapid City, SD, Walked dogs, played with cats, cleaned kennels Accomplishments and Activities 2 nd Team All State Defensive End 2008 Homecoming King 2009 Received Gates Scholarship 2009 All State Chorus

Personal This is where you show the hiring manager that you can be coached and that you have people skills. Joseph Cobbler 443 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, South Dakota (home) (cell) Education 2011, Associate Degree, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City SD Classes included Chemistry, Fire Ops and Welding. 2009, Diploma, Rapid City Central High School, Rapid City, SD Classes included Chemistry, Algebra, and German. Work Experience/Volunteer Experience Nov 2011-Present, Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens, Rapid City, SD Filled Prescriptions, worked cash register, cleaned April-May 2010, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Rapid City, SD, Helped build house at 212 Adams St June July 2009, Volunteer, Humane Society, Rapid City, SD, Walked dogs, played with cats, cleaned kennels Accomplishments and Activities 2 nd Team All State Defensive End 2008 Homecoming King 2009 Received Gates Scholarship 2009 All State Chorus Personal Able to listen and follow directions Eager to help solve problems

References Have the names of three people (not related to you) who will vouch for your good character or work ethics. Joseph Cobbler 443 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, South Dakota (home) (cell) Education 2011, Associate Degree, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City SD Classes included Chemistry, Fire Ops and Welding. 2009, Diploma, Rapid City Central High School, Rapid City, SD Classes included Chemistry, Algebra, and German. Work Experience/Volunteer Experience Nov 2011-Present, Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens, Rapid City, SD Filled Prescriptions, worked cash register, cleaned April-May 2010, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Rapid City, SD, Helped build house at 212 Adams St June July 2009, Volunteer, Humane Society, Rapid City, SD, Walked dogs, played with cats, cleaned kennels Accomplishments and Activities 2 nd Team All State Defensive End 2008 Homecoming King 2009 Received Gates Scholarship 2009 All State Chorus Personal Able to listen and follow directions Eager to help solve problems References Available upon request

Final Product Joseph Cobbler 443 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, South Dakota (home) (cell) Education 2011, Associate Degree, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City SD Classes included Chemistry, Fire Ops and Welding. 2009, Diploma, Rapid City Central High School, Rapid City, SD Classes included Chemistry, Algebra, and German. Work Experience/Volunteer Experience Nov 2011-Present, Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens, Rapid City, SD Filled Prescriptions, worked cash register, cleaned April-May 2010, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Rapid City, SD, Helped build house at 212 Adams St April 2008-July 2009, Volunteer, Humane Society, Rapid City, SD, Walked dogs, played with cats, cleaned kennels Accomplishments and Activities 2 nd Team All State Defensive End 2008 Homecoming King 2009 Received Gates Scholarship 2009 All State Chorus Personal Able to listen and follow directions Eager to help solve problems References Available upon request